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Piopiotahi Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
Spend the night aboard the iconic Milford Mariner and wake up to dawn in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
What to expect
Spend the night aboard the iconic Milford Mariner and wake up to dawn in one of the most beautiful places on earth. With plenty of time to view the UNESCO World Heritage area's spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife, it’s the ultimate Milford Sound experience.
About the Milford Mariner
- Enjoy a buffet dinner inspired by Fiordland, offering appetisers, salads, hot dishes, carvery meats, seafood and a selection of desserts and cheeses (vegetarian and dietary options available)
- Licensed bar onboard
- Full cooked breakfast with continental options
- 28 twin/double cabins with ensuite bathrooms and two family shared cabins with shared bathroom facilities
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What's included
- Enjoy accommodation in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms or shared, bunk-style compartments
- Canapés inspired by local ingredients, a wide dinner buffet selection including dessert options, prepared by our on-board chef. Continental and buffet breakfast the following morning
- Choose to explore the shoreline by kayak or small boat
- Specialist nature guide on board
- Wildlife sighting opportunities – seals, penguins and dolphins
- Kayaking and tender craft (small boat) activities included
- Coach connections available from Te Anau and Queenstown
- Duvets, sheets and towels provided
- Suitable for all ages, with the exception of infants in double cabins and quad share rooms
- Complimentary tea and filter coffee is available
Visit date
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Itinerary
- An overnight cruise on the Milford Mariner is the ultimate dinner, bed and breakfast experience
- Depart from the Milford Sound wharf in the late afternoon and cruise the full length of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea accompanied by a specialist nature guide. The cruise style is relaxed, allowing plenty of time to view the fiord’s spectacular waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife
- The Milford Mariner then anchors in a sheltered cove, where you can join the nature guide and explore in the vessel’s tender craft (small boat) and kayaks. Or, if you prefer, you can simply relax on deck
- As evening falls, enjoy a carvery buffet in the dining saloon
Seasons
- September to May
Time
Ex Milford Sound
- The trip leaves from the Milford Sound Terminal at 4.00pm and returns by 9.15am the following day.
- You are required to check-in at the RealNZ counter 30 minutes prior to departure. Please be mindful that check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.
Duration
- The trip duration is for 1 night
Departure Location
- The journey to Milford Sound is just as spectacular as the destination itself. Milford Sound is around 5-6 hours (one-way) from Queenstown and around 3 hours from Te Anau by road.
Transfers
- Connections from Queenstown and Te Anau
What To Bring
Only one carry-on bag is recommended for passenger convenience and for safety reasons. Don't forget the following:
- Non-slip walking shoes/boots
- Waterproof jacket ^
- Warm sweater/fleece jacket
- Change of clothes ^
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Insect repellent ^
- Swimwear (optional)
- Camera
- Personal medication, including for asthma and allergies
- ^ Essential items if you are doing any water activities
Product Sessions
Departing Milford (RJ250)
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